Dwarf Ginseng (Panax trifolius)
Dwarf Ginseng is also known as Ground Nut.

Plant Type: This is a herbaceous
plant, it is a perennial which can reach 20cm in height
(8inches). Leaves: The leaves are whorled. Three leaves each divided into three to five
toothed leaflets. The leaflets have no stems.Flowers: The flowers have 5 Regular Parts.
They are white fading to pink. Blooms first appear in mid spring and continue into late spring. In an round umbel.Fruit: Yellow
berries.Habitat: Rich moist, well drained woods.Range: Eastern North America
from Quebec to Georgia.
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Dwarf Ginseng is very like a small version of American Ginseng, Panax quinquefolius. Other than the differences in structure such as no
stems on the leaflets and having yellow fruit it is notable for the short time it is above ground. By summer this plant is
completely withered and gone. It is reported that the roots can be eaten.

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